If you own or rent an apartment in Dubai Marina and you are weighing up a renovation, the first question is almost always the same: what will it actually cost? Below is a practical, no-nonsense guide to fit-out pricing in the Marina in 2026 — what drives the number, realistic ranges by project type, and how to stop the budget running away from you.

What actually drives the price

Two identical-looking apartments can cost very different amounts to fit out. The biggest levers are the size of the unit, the finish level you choose, how much custom joinery is involved, and the condition of what is already there. A clean cosmetic refresh sits at one end; a full strip-out with bespoke kitchen, wardrobes and built-in furniture sits at the other.

  • Apartment size — pricing scales with floor area and the number of rooms.
  • Finish level — standard, mid-range with custom joinery, or high-specification bespoke.
  • Custom manufacturing — made-to-measure kitchens, wardrobes and furniture cost more than off-the-shelf, but use every millimetre of a Marina floor plan.
  • Existing condition — older units may need electrical, plumbing or waterproofing work before the visible finishes go in.

Typical ranges by project type

The figures below are indicative Dubai Marina ranges for guidance only. Every apartment is different, so treat them as a starting point rather than a quote — a real number comes after a site visit and a written scope.

Kitchen replacement

A custom kitchen replacement in a Marina apartment typically runs from around AED 25,000 for a clean, functional layout up to AED 60,000+ for high-specification joinery, stone worktops and integrated appliances. Turnaround is usually 18–25 working days from design sign-off to final install.

Wardrobes and built-in storage

Floor-to-ceiling, made-to-measure wardrobes generally start around AED 8,000 per room and rise with internal fit-out, lighting and finish. Built-in storage is where Marina apartments gain the most usable space, because standard units rarely fit the awkward gaps.

Full apartment fit-out

A complete fit-out — design, every trade, custom manufacturing and installation handed back as a finished, furnished home — typically starts around AED 50,000 for a smaller unit and scales to AED 150,000–250,000+ for larger apartments at a high specification.

How to avoid budget overruns

Most Marina renovations go over budget for predictable reasons. You can design them out before you sign:

  • Get everything in writing — a line-by-line quotation and a fixed scope, not a vague estimate that moves later.
  • Insist on one accountable team — multiple subcontractors mean coordination gaps, and gaps cost money.
  • Agree a milestone schedule with a written completion date up front.
  • Confirm what is included — design, HOA approvals, manufacturing, installation and snagging should all be in the number.

The bottom line

In Dubai Marina, expect a kitchen from around AED 25K, wardrobes from around AED 8K per room, and a full fit-out from around AED 50K — with the final figure set by size, specification and the amount of custom joinery. The cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest project; a fixed price and a finish date in writing protect you far more than a low headline number.

Just Right designs, builds and installs apartment fit-outs across Dubai Marina from our own Dubai workshop — one in-house team, a fixed price and a written completion date. Message us on WhatsApp with your building name or floor plan and we will reply within two hours.